The implications of Western Export

The High Court's recent observations when dismissing an application for special leave in Western Export Services Inc v Jireh International Pty Ltd [2011] HCA 45;(2011) 282 ALR 604 have been the subject of much interest and debate. Bar News presents two opinion pieces which consider the implications of Western Export. In the article below, Alan Shearer argues that it may undermine the doctrine of precedent. In the following article, Jennifer Chambers takes a different view.